Salistre has debuted “Doy Mi Vida” (I Give My Life), a new romantic single featuring María del Tango, in which they mix contemporary and traditional…
Flamenco With a Fresh Twist: Salistre and María del Tango Release “Doy Mi Vida”
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Chicago Flamenco Festival Reveals 2025 Lineup
Chicago Flamenco Festival has announced the program for its 2025 edition. The flamenco concerts and film screenings will take place from March 1 to March…
Irish-Indian Fusion at the Crossroads in New York
The New York Irish Center continues its world music series, Crossroads Concerts, with a fusion of Irish and Indian folk traditions on Thursday, February 27,…
International Castanets Competition Returns to Madrid with Teresa Laiz
The International Castanets Competition (Concurso Internacional de Castañuelas), founded by castanet master and concert artist Teresa Laiz, is Spain’s first and only competition dedicated to…
“Feyzullah Çınar Eserli 2” Honors a Turkish Folk Legend
The second installment of the Feyzullah Çınar Eserleri project, dedicated to the revered Turkish folk poet Feyzullah Çınar, has been released under the Kalan Music…
Striking the Right Note: World Music Institute Unveils 2025 Spring-Summer Lineup
The World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Spring-Summer 2025 season, featuring a mix of globally renowned and emerging artists. Highlights include performances by Anoushka…
Humming Into the Spotlight: Rita Donte Debuts with ‘Zunzun Baba’
Cuban singer-songwriter Rita Donte has announced her debut album, Ritual, set for release on March 28 via Ansonia Records. Leading the album’s rollout is the…
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Revive a Vietnam War-Era Classic with “Mama Bake a Pie (Daddy Kill a Chicken)”
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers have released a music video for their rendition of Tom T. Hall’s Vietnam War-era song, “Mama Bake a Pie…
Billy Strings Takes Home Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, guitar maestro and songwriter Billy Strings received the Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award for his record Live Vol. 1. This…
A Night to Remember: The Taj Mahal Sextet Claims Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album
The Taj Mahal Sextet’s Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa won the Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy Award. The award was announced on February…